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EFC Sionis vs Vale PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yun Won Hyang (ranked 1365 p4p, 214 weight class) and Alejandro Scott (ranked 2541 p4p, 336 weight class). Scott has chosen Alejandro - Lady Gaga as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yun Won Hyang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alejandro Scott!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott avoids the body shot from Hyang.
Scott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hyang cracks Scott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Scott as he connects with a hook.
Scott shoots in and drives through. Hyang sprawls well.
Scott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Scott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hyang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scott swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hyang moves into range and clinches up with Scott.
Scott prevents a body shot from Hyang.
Hyang lands an uppercut.
Scott prevents Hyang from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hyang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Hyang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hyang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yun Won Hyang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Scott.
Hyang lands a shoulder strike.
Scott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hyang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hyang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hyang prevents it.
Scott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hyang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scott has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hyang after a bit of a struggle.
Hyang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hyang manages to end up in side control.
Scott tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face as Hyang controls the position.
Scott can't do much from the bottom here.
Hyang takes a little break here. Scott wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hyang tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is looking for a sweep.
Scott gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Scott wants to get back to full guard.
Scott wants to control but Hyang is keeping busy.
Hyang wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott is trying to control but can't.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yun Won Hyang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hyang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hyang connects with a crisp jab.
Scott gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scott stalling away here and it's allowed Hyang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Scott trying to control but Hyang is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyang wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Scott looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scott prevents Hyang from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hyang misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hyang scores with a sloppy right hand. Scott should have avoided that one.
Scott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hyang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Scott has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Scott tries to control but Hyang wriggling away.
Hyang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott goes for an armbar but Hyang turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hyang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to control the position but Hyang says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Yun Won Hyang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scott tries to roll over but Hyang keeps him under control.
Scott is trying to maintain the position but Hyang is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott wants to improve his position but Hyang is controlling well.
Scott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hyang is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scott is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hyang jumps into side control!
Scott is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyang wants to stand but Scott has his arm trapped.
Scott regains half guard.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Hyang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott wants to control but Hyang is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Hyang seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yun Won Hyang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Scott throws a hook but Hyang blocks it.
Hyang cracks Scott with a good jab.
Scott tries for a takedown but Hyang circles away easily
and Hyang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scott tries for a takedown but Hyang circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hyang moves out of range of the body kick from Scott.
A leg kick checked by Hyang.
Hyang lands with a nice body punch.
Hyang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yun Won Hyang is winning the standup battle so far.
Hyang closes the distance and clinches.
Scott blocks a body shot from Hyang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hyang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yun Won Hyang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Scott.
Hyang misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyang presses Scott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hyang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hyang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scott shoots in for a double leg but Hyang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hyang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Scott is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to work for a sweep but Hyang has mounted him!
Hyang content just to control the position here.
Hyang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Scott tries to lock up and control but Hyang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hyang controlling his opponent.
Scott is trying desperately to improve position.
Scott wants to control but Hyang is having none of it.
Alejandro Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Scott wants to control but Hyang is having none of it.
Scott is desperately trying to improve his position but Hyang has a good base and remains in mount.
Hyang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scott really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yun Won Hyang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hyang controlling from the full mount.
Scott keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hyang controlling from mount.
Scott sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hyang is looking to pass Scott's guard but actually Scott recovers to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yun Won Hyang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hyang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yun Won Hyang!
Yun Won Hyang decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 1529 p4p, 177 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 2412 p4p, 270 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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183 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tigran Minasian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minasian throws out a loose jab but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Santos staying out of range there.
Dos Santos blocks a low kick nicely.
Minasian misses with a wild body shot.
Tigran Minasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minasian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Minasian forces his way into half guard.
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Minasian sits in half guard.
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Minasian is looking to advance position but Dos Santos won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Minasian is looking to advance position but Dos Santos won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Minasian wants to free his trapped foot but Dos Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian is trying to control. Dos Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Dos Santos defends it.
Dos Santos has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Minasian. Oh but Dos Santos has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Minasian goes limp - he's gone! Dos Santos jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe River (ranked 1834 p4p, 219 weight class) and Crush Bandicoot (ranked 827 p4p, 98 weight class). River comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - Papercut (Hybrid Theory). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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159 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bandicoot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head but Bandicoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
River swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bandicoot scores with a shot to the body.
Bandicoot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but River avoids it really well and circles away.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bandicoot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bandicoot throws a lazy uppercut
letting River counter with a right hand.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Bandicoot counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
River wants to stand and escape but Bandicoot is having none of it.
Bandicoot throws a big elbow that misses.
Bandicoot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
River wants to stand up but Bandicoot is controlling him.
River utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot stops River from standing up.
Bandicoot trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
River wants to stand up but Bandicoot is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bandicoot stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bandicoot scores with a jab to the jaw.
River is looking to clinch but Bandicoot is avoiding it.
River avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bandicoot.
Joe River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandicoot takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Bandicoot is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
River missing with a left hand there. Bandicoot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandicoot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandicoot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
River looks to land a right hand but Bandicoot moved out of range.
Bandicoot with a nice cross.
Bandicoot throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River misses the shot to the body.
Bandicoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Bandicoot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bandicoot defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River throws a big shot that misses.
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bandicoot controls the action.
Bandicoot works on River's body with a couple of short punches.
Bandicoot stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
Bandicoot lands with a short shot to the head.
Bandicoot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bandicoot pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Bandicoot gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bandicoot.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bandicoot controls the action.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River tries to throw a body punch but Bandicoot avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bandicoot misses with a body punch.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Bandicoot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Bandicoot jumps guard and drags River to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but River pushes his legs off easily.
Bandicoot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in River's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
River wants to stand but Bandicoot is controlling the position.
Bandicoot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
River wants to get back to his feet but Bandicoot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bandicoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bandicoot wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Bandicoot throws an elbow that misses. River uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bandicoot's guard. Nice move by River!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crush Bandicoot dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bandicoot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River blocking some punches.
Bandicoot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
River stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
River lands a right hand.
River lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bandicoot misses with a hook to the ribs.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bandicoot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River lands a right hook to the body.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandicoot in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Bandicoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River misses with an uppercut. Bandicoot saw that one coming.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Bandicoot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Bandicoot blocks a jab.
Bandicoot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River slips a jab from Bandicoot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bandicoot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
River circles away from the clinch attempt
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bandicoot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bandicoot circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Bandicoot scores with a four punch combination!
Bandicoot slips a jab from River.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River misses with an uppercut.
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bandicoot.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandicoot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bandicoot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been told by River's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bandicoot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bandicoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
River looks to throw the jab but Bandicoot is out of range.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bandicoot lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Bandicoot.
River lands a body shot.
Bandicoot misses with the head strike.
Bandicoot works on River's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot misses with a hook from the clinch.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bandicoot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from River.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bandicoot misses with some punches.
River taking a breather.
Bandicoot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bandicoot.
River blocks a body shot from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River misses with the head strike.
Bandicoot misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe River will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
River ducks right into an uppercut from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandicoot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Bandicoot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
River clinches up with Bandicoot and pushes him back against the cage.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Bandicoot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River presses Bandicoot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
River blocking some punches.
Bandicoot just leaning against River, taking a breather.
Bandicoot digs a right hand underneath River's ribcage. River let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bandicoot lands a hook to the side of the head.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandicoot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River gets through Bandicoot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bandicoot misses with the head strike.
Bandicoot misses with a body punch.
Bandicoot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River misses with a body punch
and Bandicoot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bandicoot works the jab nicely.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandicoot lands a jab to the head.
River pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bandicoot back to the cage. River follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
River clobbers Bandicoot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bandicoot darts in looking for a takedown but River gets double underhooks and turns Bandicoot into the cage.
River misses with a few strikes there.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandicoot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but River moves away
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bandicoot.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandicoot scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Bandicoot catches River right on the button with a cross.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bandicoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandicoot was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Bandicoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bandicoot shoots for a takedown but River saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
River swinging wildly here.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Bandicoot slips under a jab from River.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Bandicoot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandicoot.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bandicoot misses with a jab to the body
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from River.
Bandicoot swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Bandicoot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bandicoot looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and River tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bandicoot's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandicoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crush Bandicoot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bandicoot has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crush Bandicoot!
A victorious Crush Bandicoot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mungo Jerry (ranked 1644 p4p, 208 weight class) and Iggy Manley (ranked 1776 p4p, 224 weight class). Manley has chosen Born in the USA as his entrance music. Iggy Manley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mungo Jerry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iggy Manley!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manley gets tackled into the cage by Jerry. Jerry maintains the clinch.
Jerry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jerry works over Manley's head and body with a nice combination.
Manley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jerry wants to get back to his feet but Manley drags him back down.
Manley is putting a hurting on Jerry here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jerry has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jerry is trying to buck Manley off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jerry, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jerry is trying to escape the position but Manley is controlling the position.
Manley working the ground and pound from side control.
Manley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jerry is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Manley has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jerry bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Manley tries to keep at a distance but Jerry has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerry is pressed up against the cage. Manley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jerry down to the mat. Jerry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jerry misses with the combination.
Manley with the counter takedown but Jerry avoids it easily.
No luck for Manley with that takedown attempt.
Jerry throws a head kick but Manley moves out of range.
Manley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jerry is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Manley has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Manley is putting a hurting on Jerry here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jerry is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jerry is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Manley is controlling him well.
Manley lands an elbow.
Jerry wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manley is looking to take a break and control but Jerry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jerry wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Manley scores with a couple of short elbows.
Manley creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Manley prevents Jerry from escaping the position.
Manley working the ground and pound.
Manley lands some shots froms side control.
Jerry is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerry being controlled for a moment.
Jerry is trying to buck Manley off.
Manley scoring with punches and elbows.
Jerry is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Manley lands some shots froms side control.
Jerry is rocked!
Manley crunches a massive hammerfist down on Jerry - he's out! Manley Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iggy Manley!
After the fight, Iggy Manley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Disi (ranked 1236 p4p, 57 weight class) and Henry The Crab (ranked 1906 p4p, 90 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emilio Disi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry The Crab!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Disi tries to bum rush The Crab with a series of wild strikes but The Crab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Crab scores with a nice strike.
Disi throws a series of punches but The Crab moves out of range.
The Crab looks to throw the jab but Disi is out of range.
The Crab closes the distance and clinches up with Disi, looking for a takedown. The Crab pushes Disi against the cage but Disi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Crab. Disi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Disi throws a body punch but The Crab moves out of range.
The Crab looks to score with a jab to the body but Disi is just out of range.
The Crab tries to bum rush Disi with a series of wild strikes but Disi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Disi misses with a hook.
Disi thuds his right hand into The Crab's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Disi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Crab.
The Crab steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Disi.
The Crab fails to land with a series of punches.
The Crab keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Disi avoids the body shot from The Crab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Disi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disi stalks The Crab and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Crab's face. The Crab staggers backwards, shaken.
Disi stuns The Crab with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Crab scores with a hook to the body. Disi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Crab connects with a body shot.
The Crab is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Disi rather than just go for the knockout.
Disi lands a left and a right that send The Crab crashing to the mat, dazed. Disi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The Crab is rocked!
It looks like Henry The Crab has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crab throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Crab is still on wobbly legs! Can Disi finish him?
Disi misses with a right hand
and The Crab counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Crab seems to have recovered his senses.
The Crab uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Disi.
The Crab connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - The Crab scores with a four punch combination!
Disi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Crab throws a big shot that misses.
The Crab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Disi.
The Crab looks to land a left hand but Disi moved out of range nicely.
The Crab connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Disi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Crab.
The Crab just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crab lands a head shot.
Disi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Crab.
The Crab missing with a left hand there. Disi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Crab fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Crab throws the left hand but Disi avoids the punch easily.
The Crab connects with a looping right hand.
The Crab scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Disi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Crab was well out of range. Poor timing from Disi.
Disi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Crab manages to avoid it.
The Crab uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Disi.
The Crab dodges the punch combination from Disi.
The Crab doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Disi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Crab throws out the jab.
The Crab avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Disi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crab fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Disi on the side of the head.
Disi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Crab.
The Crab slips a jab from Disi.
A big right from The Crab misses.
Disi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Disi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Disi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Crab swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Disi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Disi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Disi misses with a lunging right hand
and The Crab connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Disi throws a right hand that misses
and The Crab cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Disi misses with a straight right.
The Crab throws out a counter right but Disi avoids it with no problem.
Emilio Disi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Crab clobbers Disi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Crab lands with a shot to the body.
Disi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Crab.
Disi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - The Crab throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crab throws a body shot but no joy.
The Crab scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Disi scores with the left hand. The Crab knows he should have avoided that one.
The Crab takes a swing at Disi's ribcage but misses.
The Crab scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Disi moves out of range of the strikes.
The Crab scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice jab there from The Crab.
The Crab misses with an uppercut. Disi saw that one coming.
The Crab fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Disi manages to avoid it.
Disi drops his hands momentarily and The Crab takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Disi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Crab connects with a nice looking jab.
The Crab throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Crab connects with a right hand. Disi shakes it off.
The Crab jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry The Crab dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry The Crab's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Crab uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Disi.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than The Crab was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The Crab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Crab tries to stand but Disi is controlling his head.
Disi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Crab on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Disi tries to bench press The Crab off him but The Crab keeps the position.
The Crab tries to get to his feet but Disi is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with The Crab in his guard.
The Crab wants to get up but he can't break Disi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Disi avoids the body shot from The Crab.
The Crab connects with a body shot that sends Disi's belly button to the back.
The Crab throws out a loose jab but Disi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Crab throws a right hand that misses
and The Crab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Disi.
Disi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Disi throws a series of punches but The Crab moves out of range.
The Crab misses with a wild body shot.
The Crab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Disi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Disi misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disi throws a body punch but The Crab moves out of range.
Disi misses with a series of wild punches.
The Crab closes the distance and clinches up with Disi, looking for a takedown. The Crab pushes Disi against the cage but Disi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Disi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Crab looks for a takedown but Disi sprawls well.
It looked like Disi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Emilio Disi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Crab misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Disi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Disi misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Disi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Crab misses with a hook
and Disi counters with a left and a right that stings The Crab.
The Crab throws a looping overhand right but Disi ducks down to avoid it.
The Crab lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crab shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Disi eats them both and turns towards The Crab to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from The Crab does it's job there.
The Crab connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Disi momentarily.
The Crab keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Disi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Crab throws a hook but Disi avoids it easily.
Disi half committed to a counter leg kick.
The Crab jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Henry The Crab seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Crab swings for the body but Disi moves out of range.
The Crab throws a body punch but Disi moves out of range.
Disi looks to score with a jab to the body but The Crab is just out of range.
The Crab is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Disi.
A quick step to the side and Disi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Crab throws a hook but Disi avoids it easily.
Disi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice sprawl there from Disi as The Crab shoots in.
Emilio Disi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crab lands with a cross.
The Crab throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Disi misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disi moves out of range of the strikes.
The Crab throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Crab throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Disi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Disi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Disi tries to bum rush The Crab with a series of wild strikes but The Crab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Disi.
The Crab gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Disi.
The Crab throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Disi counter with a right hand.
Disi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Disi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Crab misses with an uppercut
and Disi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Disi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Crab.
The Crab scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Emilio Disi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry The Crab's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The Crab scores with a jab.
Disi throws a nice looking combination but The Crab bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Disi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Crab.
Good exchange - Disi coming out on top.
The Crab scores with a decent looking hook.
Disi misses with a body shot.
The Crab loads up on a big right hand but Disi slips the punch.
The Crab swings for the body but Disi moves out of range.
The Crab tries to move into range but Disi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Disi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Crab.
The Crab fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Disi on the side of the head.
The Crab connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Crab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looks like Disi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Crab wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Crab scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The Crab misses with a double jab.
Disi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab missing with a left hand there. Disi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Disi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Disi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And The Crab tries to counter it with a takedown but Disi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Disi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Crab.
Disi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Disi misses the shot to the body.
The Crab falls off balance throwing a combination
and Disi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Crab bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like The Crab was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Crab throws a shot from downtown. Disi moves away and avoids it.
Disi throws a looping overhand right but The Crab ducks down to avoid it.
The Crab misses with a straight right.
Disi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Disi misses with a series of wild punches.
The Crab throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disi takes a swing at The Crab's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Disi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Disi as he avoids it easily.
The Crab misses with a looping right.
The Crab throws a shot to the body.
The Crab dips to his left and cracks Disi with an uppercut!
Disi throws a big shot that misses.
Disi moves out of range as The Crab strikes.
Disi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Crab fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Disi manages to avoid it.
The Crab throws a body shot but no joy.
Disi misses with a straight left.
The Crab with a jab.
Disi slips under a jab.
Disi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crab lands a jab to the nose.
The Crab waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Disi.
A little feinted left hand from Disi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from The Crab misses
and Disi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Crab throws a shot from downtown. Disi moves away and avoids it.
The Crab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Disi.
The Crab connects with a good right hand that stumbles Disi. Disi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Disi does no damage.
Disi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Disi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Crab throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Disi throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Crab blocks a jab.
It seemed like The Crab was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Disi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Crab connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Disi scrambles back to his feet.
The Crab lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Disi throws a series of punches but The Crab avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disi throws an overhand right that lands on The Crab's shoulder, as The Crab tries to avoid the shot.
The Crab throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Disi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Crab scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Crab swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Disi throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from The Crab on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Disi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Crab cracks a nice hook into Disi's ribs.
The Crab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Disi.
The Crab connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Disi momentarily.
The Crab lands a really nice looking cross but Disi seems unphased.
The Crab throws a lazy right hand but Disi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Crab throws a lazy right hand but Disi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Crab scores with a jab. Disi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Crab throws an overhand right that lands on Disi's shoulder, as Disi tries to avoid the shot.
Disi misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry The Crab.
Well The Crab has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Crab!
After winning the bout, Henry The Crab thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Von Kuschelbär (ranked 1883 p4p, 273 weight class) and Skeng Man (ranked 1526 p4p, 234 weight class). Von Kuschelbär kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Erasure - Always. Friedrich Von Kuschelbär has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Skeng Man!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Von Kuschelbär defends well and Man ends up having to push Von Kuschelbär into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär lands a nice leg kick that just misses Man's sensitive parts.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Kuschelbär manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Von Kuschelbär defends well and Man ends up having to push Von Kuschelbär into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeng Man.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Von Kuschelbär, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Von Kuschelbär against the cage but Von Kuschelbär circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Kuschelbär throws a series of strikes that have Man backpedaling.
Von Kuschelbär throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelbär with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Von Kuschelbär tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Von Kuschelbär fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Man sprawls well initially but Von Kuschelbär persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man lands some strikes from the bottom.
Von Kuschelbär postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Kuschelbär is aware though and is defending well.
Von Kuschelbär working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Man is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Von Kuschelbär rolls with it to try and escape but Man cranks on the arm and Von Kuschelbär is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skeng Man!
Skeng Man took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 1395 p4p, 167 weight class) and Ulrik Meyer (ranked 1309 p4p, 157 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Hoffman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ulrik Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meyer swivels and escapes.
Meyer throws out a counter right but Hoffman avoids it with no problem.
Hoffman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Meyer stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoffman . Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Hoffman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Meyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meyer wants to clinch up but Hoffman keeps it at a distance.
Hoffman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Meyer misses with a body shot.
Hoffman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meyer throws out the jab.
Meyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoffman circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoffman shoots for a double leg takedown but Meyer sprawls well. He's pushed Hoffman 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoffman 's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Hoffman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Meyer lands a two punch combo.
Hoffman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meyer's waist but Meyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoffman off to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer throws a head kick but Hoffman moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer throws a front kick aimed at Hoffman 's knee but Hoffman avoids it well.
Meyer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but Meyer shows good takedown defense.
Meyer flicks out a counter leg kick but Hoffman steps away.
Meyer lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Meyer is predictable there
and Hoffman counters with a takedown into side control.
Hoffman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Meyer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hoffman but great work by Meyer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meyer stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hoffman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meyer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meyer lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hoffman .
Hoffman attempts a counter takedown but Meyer avoids it well and moves away.
Meyer moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but Meyer won't allow it.
Meyer breaks from the clinch.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but Meyer shows good takedown defense.
Meyer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been informed that Meyer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Meyer throws a body punch but Hoffman moves out of range.
Hoffman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoffman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hoffman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meyer has closed the distance and engaged Hoffman in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Meyer fails to land.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Hoffman .
Hoffman wants to take the fight to the mat but Meyer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Meyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meyer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoffman is trying to trip Meyer. He has hold of a leg but Meyer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hoffman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman cracks Meyer with a solid left hand.
Hoffman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoffman throws a strike but Meyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Meyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoffman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hoffman , up you get!
Meyer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Meyer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ulrik Meyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meyer closes the distance and pushes Hoffman back into the cage.
Hoffman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meyer manages to break the clinch.
Hoffman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meyer looks to throw the jab but Hoffman is out of range.
Meyer throws a right hand that misses
and Hoffman counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Meyer. That snapped Hoffman 's head back.
Hoffman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Meyer throws a hook to the side of Hoffman 's head but Hoffman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoffman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Meyer sprawls and moves away.
Meyer throws a right hand that misses
and Hoffman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffman uses his free foot to push down on Meyer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Meyer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Meyer because Hoffman loaded up on that one.
Hoffman is landing with some decent strikes but Meyer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hoffman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Meyer because Hoffman loaded up on that one.
Hoffman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Meyer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Meyer!
Meyer stands and steps away. Hoffman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but Meyer shows good takedown defense.
Meyer connects with a right hand. Hoffman shakes it off.
Hoffman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meyer thuds his right hand into Hoffman 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hoffman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulrik Meyer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hoffman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Meyer misses the target.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyer throws the kick towards the body but Hoffman avoids it.
Hoffman tries to counter with a takedown but Meyer is quick to defend against it.
Meyer clinches with his opponent.
Meyer is pressed up against the cage. Hoffman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meyer down to the mat. Meyer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Meyer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Meyer does it's job there.
Meyer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Meyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffman is defended easily by Meyer.
Meyer throws out a counter right but Hoffman avoids it with no problem.
Hoffman forces Meyer back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer scores with a hook to the body.
Meyer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Meyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Hoffman is trying to pull guard but Meyer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but Meyer holds him up against the cage and eventually Hoffman drops back down to his feet.
Meyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meyer has managed to clinch.
Meyer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoffman wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoffman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meyer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoffman takes a shot to the head.
Hoffman tries to score a body lock takedown but Meyer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Meyer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Meyer breaks the clinch.
Meyer throws a one two combo.
Meyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meyer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer lands a jab.
Meyer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoffman is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Meyer as he connects with a hook.
Oh Hoffman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meyer scores with a decent looking hook.
Meyer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Meyer clinches up against the cage.
Hoffman wants to take the fight to the mat but Meyer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hoffman blocking some punches.
Hoffman seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoffman gets control of Meyer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hoffman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hoffman has a closed guard, preventing Meyer from standing up.
Hoffman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Meyer wanted to stand there but Hoffman had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer stands up and waves to Hoffman to follow him.
Meyer takes a swing at Hoffman 's ribcage but misses.
Meyer misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Meyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoffman feinted with a counter takedown.
Meyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoffman .
Meyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Meyer as Hoffman shoots in.
Meyer cracks Hoffman with a good jab.
Meyer throws a push kick but Hoffman slaps the foot to one side.
Meyer clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Meyer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meyer.
Meyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoffman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meyer lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer connects with a single shot there.
Meyer lands an overhand right.
Hoffman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Meyer clinches with his opponent.
Meyer misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoffman .
Meyer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meyer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meyer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoffman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Meyer has managed to clinch.
Hoffman has Meyer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Meyer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulrik Meyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Meyer throws a shot from downtown. Hoffman moves away and avoids it.
Hoffman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Meyer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Meyer has managed to clinch.
Hoffman jumps guard and drags Meyer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Meyer stands up and waves to Hoffman to follow him.
Nice takedown defense from Meyer. No joy for Hoffman on that attempt.
It seemed like Meyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoffman shoots in but no luck this time.
Meyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoffman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meyer.
A clash of legs there as Hoffman blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meyer.
Meyer throws a lazy right hand but Hoffman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoffman circles away quickly and effectively.
Meyer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoffman throws a leg kick but Meyer checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hoffman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Meyer cracks Hoffman with a good jab.
Meyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Meyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meyer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoffman backs up against the cage.
Meyer with a nice cross.
Meyer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoffman shoots in and drives through. Meyer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meyer misses with a head kick.
Meyer misses with a double jab
and Hoffman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meyer defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman trying to mount his opponent but Meyer defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoffman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Meyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoffman .
Meyer is looking to escape.
Meyer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Meyer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoffman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoffman is defended easily by Meyer.
Meyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoffman looks for a takedown but Meyer sprawls well.
Meyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoffman walks into a straight right hand from Meyer.
Hoffman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoffman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoffman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meyer.
Meyer lands a really nice looking cross but Hoffman seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Meyer.
Meyer closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Meyer.
A short right from Meyer.
Ulrik Meyer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffman tries to score a body lock takedown but Meyer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Meyer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meyer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meyer lands with a light punch inside.
Hoffman can't get the takedown.
Meyer lands a nice uppercut.
Meyer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Albert Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meyer lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Hoffman goes for a takedown attempt but Meyer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meyer clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulrik Meyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Meyer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulrik Meyer!
Ulrik Meyer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Nobody (ranked 1190 p4p, 53 weight class) and Daichi Kishimoto (ranked 1342 p4p, 60 weight class). Nigel Nobody is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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27
138 lbs
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24
145 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Nobody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daichi Kishimoto!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kishimoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Nobody misses.
Nobody looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kishimoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nobody finds it's way round the side to connect with Kishimoto's head.
Kishimoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nobody.
Kishimoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kishimoto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nobody stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nobody wants it to stay on the feet.
Kishimoto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nobody takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kishimoto connects with the punch.
Nobody looks to throw the jab but Kishimoto is out of range.
Kishimoto fails with the takedown.
Kishimoto ducks under a wild hook from Nobody.
Nobody tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kishimoto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nobody swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobody tries a head kick but it misses.
Kishimoto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kishimoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Nobody sprawls well. He's pushed Kishimoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nigel Nobody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Kishimoto.
Nobody avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kishimoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nobody pinned against the cage. Nobody gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kishimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nobody fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kishimoto.
Kishimoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nobody circles away quickly and effectively.
Nobody throws a hook but Kishimoto blocks it.
Nobody tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nobody dodges the punch combination from Kishimoto.
Kishimoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nobody.
Kishimoto throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Nobody tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Nobody tries to sprawl out of it but Kishimoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nobody manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Kishimoto does no damage.
A punch combination from Kishimoto misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nobody takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kishimoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nobody scores with a jab to the body.
Kishimoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Nobody as he connects with a hook.
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown but Nobody shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kishimoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nobody fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nobody throws a series of punches but Kishimoto avoids them all with ease.
Kishimoto tries to move into range but Nobody moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nobody paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nobody slips a jab and a cross from Kishimoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobody with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kishimoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nobody darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nobody blocks a head kick by Kishimoto.
No joy there for Nobody, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kishimoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kishimoto throws a series of punches but Nobody avoids them all with ease.
Kishimoto misses with the combination.
Kishimoto drops his hands momentarily and Nobody takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nobody lands with an uppercut that bounces Kishimoto off the cage and back into range.
Nobody throws a head kick but Kishimoto moves out of range.
Kishimoto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice straight punches there by Nobody. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nobody.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kishimoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto tries to bum rush Nobody with a series of wild strikes but Nobody uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kishimoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nobody darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Kishimoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nobody throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kishimoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Nobody throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nobody connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kishimoto's hands.
The fighters circling - Nobody throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nobody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kishimoto.
Nobody with a jab.
Nobody scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Nobody misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Nobody.
Kishimoto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kishimoto is rocked!
Nobody is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kishimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kishimoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Nobody finish him?
Nobody scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Nobody dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kishimoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kishimoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Kishimoto tries to bum rush Nobody with a series of wild strikes but Nobody uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nobody throws a sloppy head kick and Kishimoto moves out of range easily.
Kishimoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nobody.
Nobody throws a head kick but Kishimoto moves out of range.
Nobody throws the left hand but Kishimoto avoids the punch easily.
Kishimoto looks to land a combination but Nobody avoids it well.
And Nobody counters with a quick kick to the body but Kishimoto blocks it.
Kishimoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kishimoto misses with a hook. Nobody ducked under it nicely.
Nobody connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kishimoto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nobody throws the left hand but Kishimoto avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Nobody.
Kishimoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kishimoto misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobody cracks Kishimoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nobody fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kishimoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kishimoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Kishimoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Kishimoto is breathing heavily.
Nobody lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nobody defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kishimoto.
Nobody connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kishimoto's hands.
Nobody throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nobody lands with a cross.
Daichi Kishimoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nobody uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kishimoto.
Nobody throws a nice looking combination but Kishimoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Kishimoto. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Nobody, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobody lands a jab.
Nobody throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kishimoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A solid body kick from Nobody.
Nobody misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nobody getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kishimoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kishimoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nobody misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Despite the aggression on Kishimoto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nobody as he jumps to the side.
Nigel Nobody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Kishimoto.
Nobody throws a body punch but Kishimoto moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kishimoto.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kishimoto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nobody has got the better of the exchanges.
Kishimoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nobody fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kishimoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nobody misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by Kishimoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobody throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Kishimoto.
Kishimoto darts in looking for a takedown but Nobody gets double underhooks and turns Kishimoto into the cage.
Kishimoto closes the distance and clinches up with Nobody, looking for a takedown. Kishimoto pushes Nobody against the cage but Nobody circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nobody sizes up Kishimoto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nobody uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kishimoto has time to react.
Nobody looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kishimoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nobody cracks Kishimoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kishimoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nobody defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kishimoto.
Kishimoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kishimoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kishimoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Nobody counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kishimoto is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nobody is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kishimoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nobody cracks Kishimoto with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kishimoto falls to his knees and Nobody doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel Nobody!
A very excited looking Nigel Nobody made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Daichi Kishimoto had this to say: 'Forgot to cancell my auto flight, now I faught on low energy'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mace Blackblood (ranked 1439 p4p, 179 weight class) and Jakub Chlapik (ranked 664 p4p, 95 weight class). Blackblood comes to the cage accompanied by Gorgoroth Open the Gates. Chlapik is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by PIPES AND PINTS / Criticized . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mace Blackblood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakub Chlapik!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackblood misses with a wild body shot.
Chlapik connects with a nice looking jab.
Blackblood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chlapik.
Blackblood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chlapik was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackblood.
Chlapik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chlapik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blackblood scores with a nice strike.
Blackblood looks to score with a jab to the body but Chlapik is just out of range.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chlapik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blackblood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blackblood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackblood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chlapik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackblood.
Blackblood clinches up with Chlapik and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Blackblood.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chlapik breaks from the clinch.
Blackblood takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blackblood is looking to wear down Chlapik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blackblood is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chlapik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chlapik, right into the meat.
Chlapik thumps Blackblood with a low kick.
Blackblood lunges at Chlapik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chlapik's hand.
Chlapik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blackblood on the side of the head.
Blackblood misses with a wild body shot.
Blackblood closes the distance and pushes Chlapik back into the cage.
Blackblood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blackblood works on Chlapik's body with a couple of short punches.
Blackblood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blackblood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chlapik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blackblood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chlapik or not.
Chlapik is trying to break free.
Blackblood lands a shot to the body.
Blackblood looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chlapik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chlapik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackblood misses with the head strike.
Chlapik has had enough of the clinch but Blackblood keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Blackblood.
Chlapik manages to break the clinch.
Chlapik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chlapik. Blackblood shrugs it off though.
Chlapik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blackblood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chris Leben KO Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Blackblood defending well as Chlapik loads up on a big left hand.
Blackblood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chlapik.
Blackblood ducks under a wild hook from Chlapik.
Blackblood moves out of range as Chlapik strikes.
A swing and a miss from Blackblood.
Chlapik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blackblood is able to avoid easily.
Chlapik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blackblood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chlapik throws a head kick that misses.
Blackblood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blackblood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chlapik throws a right hand that Blackblood ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackblood also avoids with ease.
Blackblood defending well as Chlapik loads up on a big left hand.
Blackblood is looking to counter punch.
Blackblood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Blackblood misses.
Chlapik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chlapik misses with a hook. Blackblood ducked under it nicely.
Blackblood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlapik.
A quick step to the side and Blackblood tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackblood throws a leg kick but Chlapik sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chlapik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blackblood tries to land a front kick but Chlapik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chlapik looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Chlapik throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chlapik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blackblood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chlapik moves out of range of the body kick from Blackblood.
Chlapik looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik misses with a wild combination.
Chlapik fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackblood throws a right and a left that Chlapik avoids nicely.
Blackblood defending well as Chlapik loads up on a big left hand.
Chlapik throws the left hand but Blackblood avoids the punch easily.
Blackblood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chlapik can pounce on him.
Blackblood takes a swing at Chlapik's ribcage but misses.
Chlapik cracks Blackblood with an open hand slap.
Chlapik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blackblood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackblood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chlapik.
Chlapik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackblood fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jakub Chlapik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blackblood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chlapik working hard to break the clinch.
Blackblood can't find room to land a body shot as Chlapik controls the action.
Blackblood has a couple of punches blocked by Chlapik.
Blackblood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackblood misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blackblood throws an elbow but misses.
Blackblood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chlapik.
Chlapik scores with a shot to the side of Blackblood's head.
Chlapik working hard to break the clinch.
Chlapik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blackblood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chlapik working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackblood lands a hook that snaps the head of Chlapik backwards.
Chlapik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chlapik throws a series of punches but Blackblood moves out of range.
Chlapik fails to land with a series of punches.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chlapik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blackblood rushes Chlapik and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackblood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chlapik has time to react.
Blackblood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chlapik.
Blackblood is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chlapik's half guard.
Chlapik wants to improve his position but Blackblood is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blackblood trying to control from Chlapik's half guard. Chlapik has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Blackblood distracts Chlapik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chlapik wants to stand but Blackblood is controlling the position.
Blackblood tries to free his leg and advance position but Chlapik is retaining full guard.
Chlapik wants to stand but Blackblood is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood trying to control the position from guard on top but Chlapik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackblood prevents Chlapik from getting back to his feet.
Chlapik is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Blackblood throwing strikes but missing.
Chlapik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackblood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blackblood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chlapik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blackblood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood landing some decent shots from guard.
Blackblood landing with the ground and pound.
Blackblood won't allow Chlapik to get back to his feet.
Blackblood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chlapik pushes Blackblood off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Blackblood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackblood misses with an uppercut
and Chlapik counters with a straight right hand.
Blackblood is looking to clinch but Chlapik is avoiding it.
Chlapik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Chlapik misses.
Chlapik scores with a nice head shot.
Blackblood tries to bum rush Chlapik with a series of wild strikes but Chlapik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters circling a little - Chlapik finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chlapik tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chlapik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlapik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chlapik throws a low kick but Blackblood avoids it.
Nice body punch from Chlapik.
Chlapik throws a head kick that Blackblood semi-blocks.
Chlapik misses with a hook. Blackblood ducked under it nicely.
Chlapik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blackblood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chlapik moves forwards but Blackblood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blackblood misses with a left hand
and Chlapik counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackblood walks into a stiff left hand from Chlapik.
Blackblood throws a chopping leg kick but Chlapik manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chlapik. Blackblood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackblood throwing a counter right hand but Chlapik manages to avoid it.
Chlapik throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chlapik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jakub Chlapik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Blackblood moves forwards but Chlapik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chlapik throws a right and a left that Blackblood avoids nicely.
Blackblood throws a lazy uppercut
and Chlapik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chlapik lands a jab-cross combination.
Chlapik misses with a left hand
and Blackblood counters with a left to the body.
Chlapik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chlapik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blackblood finds it's way round the side to connect with Chlapik's head.
Chlapik thows a body kick. Blackblood tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blackblood shoots for a double leg takedown but Chlapik sprawls well. He's pushed Blackblood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chlapik lands with an overhand left.
Chlapik throws a right hand that misses
and Blackblood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blackblood misses with an uppercut. Chlapik saw that one coming.
Blackblood wants to land a leg kick but Chlapik is out of range.
Chlapik works over Blackblood's head and body with a nice combination.
Blackblood scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chlapik throws a leg kick which misses Blackblood's front leg but catches the back leg as Blackblood tries to avoid it.
Chlapik throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blackblood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chlapik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackblood.
Chlapik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackblood.
Blackblood has managed to clinch.
Chlapik is trying to force a seperation but Blackblood has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Blackblood.
Chlapik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blackblood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chlapik prevents a body shot from Blackblood.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blackblood swings wildly with an uppercut but Chlapik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chlapik takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Jakub Chlapik has been cut.
Chlapik tries to circle away but Blackblood has him pinned against the cage.
Blackblood lands with a left to the head.
Mace Blackblood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood misses with the head strike.
Blackblood lands with a short shot to the head.
Chlapik just leaning against Blackblood, taking a breather.
Chlapik managing to block the knees to the body from Blackblood.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blackblood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chlapik is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chlapik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chlapik is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackblood finish him?
Blackblood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackblood unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Chlapik! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Blackblood is unloading with more strikes now! Chlapik drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mace Blackblood!
An out of breath Mace Blackblood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jakub Chlapik was interviewed post fight and said 'HE'S ON STEROIDS! IM TELLIN YA HE IS!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Sionis (ranked 1559 p4p, 193 weight class) and Simon Vale (ranked 1462 p4p, 188 weight class). Vale is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Motorhead-Iron Fist . Roman Sionis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Simon Vale's chin.
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245 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roman Sionis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Vale!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sionis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vale.
Sionis avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Sionis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vale misses with a lunging right hand
and Sionis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vale finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vale throws a chopping leg kick but Sionis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sionis tries for a takedown but Vale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vale misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sionis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vale but Vale pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vale throws out a loose jab but Sionis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vale catches Sionis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut.
Vale misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Vale misses.
Sionis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vale.
Sionis slips under a jab from Vale.
Sionis slips under a jab.
Vale has managed to clinch.
Sionis has Vale pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vale manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Sionis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sionis missing with knees to the body.
Vale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vale is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vale breaks the clinch.
Vale with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vale has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vale misses with a double jab.
Vale bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sionis's head backwards.
Sionis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vale counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sionis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
A slow jab from Vale misses its intended target.
As Vale looks to move away, Sionis throws a big counter combo but Vale just gets out of the way.
Vale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vale throws a shot from downtown. Sionis moves away and avoids it.
Vale scores with a jab. Sionis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roman Sionis's cut is getting worse.
Sionis rushes Vale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sionis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Vale catches Sionis right on the button with a cross.
Vale feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sionis sprawling to the canvas! Sionis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vale finish him?!
Sionis is rocked!
Sionis walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Vale! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Vale!
A less than humble Simon Vale misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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